Soft Iron Core

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ritacrem
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Soft Iron Core

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HI
Have been asked to source soft iron core ? Would anyone know where I could get some or a possible substitute?
Thanks heaps
Rita :crazy:
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Narelle01
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Re: Soft Iron Core

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I have soft iron rods - is that the same thing?
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ELIZABETH
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Re: Soft Iron Core

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We've used mild steel bolts from hardware shops.
Also, I just read on a forum that cutting up and bundling lengths of coat hanger wire works as an iron core.
ritacrem
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Re: Soft Iron Core

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:crazy: Thanks for that - will try the local hardware this afternoon
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